– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– Vegetable oil, for frying
– ¼ cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
– 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
– 1 teaspoon honey
– Green onions, for garnish
– Sesame seeds, for garnish
Creating Bang Bang Shrimp is easier than you might think! Just follow these simple steps:
1. Prep the Shrimp: In a mixing bowl, pour in the buttermilk and add the cleaned shrimp. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
2. Make the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan until it’s about 1 inch deep. Heat over medium-high heat until sizzling.
4. Coat the Shrimp: Remove shrimp from the buttermilk, shaking off excess. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated.
5. Fry the Shrimp: Carefully place the coated shrimp into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey until combined and smooth.
7. Toss the Shrimp: Add the fried shrimp to the sauce, tossing gently to coat evenly.
8. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the sauced shrimp to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Following these steps will yield perfectly crispy and flavorful Bang Bang Shrimp that everyone will enjoy.